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Dr. Murugan Athigaman, MD

Vascular Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Murugan Athigaman, MD
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Dr. Murugan Athigaman, MD is a Vascular Surgeon in Carlsbad, NM.
Dr. Murugan Athigaman, MD
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Dr. Murugan Athigaman, MD

Vascular Surgery* Age 61
Carlsbad, NM
Accepting new patients
Dr. Murugan Athigaman, MD is a Vascular Surgeon in Carlsbad, NM.

About

Dr. Murugan Athigaman, MD is a Vascular Surgeon in Carlsbad, NM. Dr. Athigaman currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Carlsbad Medical Center. Dr. Athigaman has experience treating conditions like Ascites among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Athigaman received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Athigaman's office accepts new patients. Dr. Athigaman also speaks Spanish. Dr. Athigaman is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wound Repair
Ascites
Colorectal Cancer
Wound Repair
Ascites
Colorectal Cancer
Wound Repair
Ascites
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Colorectal Cancer
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aortic Aneurysm
Atherosclerosis
Barrett's Esophagus
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Venous Insufficiency
Ventral Hernia
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Biopsy of Breast
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Anal Fissure
Aneurysm
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Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Aortic Ectasia
Appendicitis
Arteriovenous Fistula
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Congenital Heart Defects
Crohn's Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Embolism
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Disease
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Lymphedema
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pyloric Stenosis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spider Veins
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Hypertension
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Angioplasty Vertebral Vessels
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bladder Surgery
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Carotid Ultrasound
Colectomy
Dialysis Access Procedures
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy Arterial
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gynecomastia Repair
Heart Surgery
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Skin Grafts
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Venous Sclerotherapy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Presbyterian Health Plan (ASO)
    Commercial
  • Blue PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus
    BluePPO EvolutionSM PPO
  • National POS
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2402 W Pierce St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (575) 725-5755
  2. 2 Carlsbad Medical Center
    2430 W Pierce St, Carlsbad, NM 88220
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (575) 887-4100

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4.4
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Vascular Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Vascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center
    1997
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Bronx Lebanon Hospital Ctr/Albert Einstein College Of Med
    2001
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Murugan Athigaman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Athigaman's profile.

Dr. Murugan Athigaman, MD is affiliated with Carlsbad Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Murugan Athigaman, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Carlsbad Medical Center

    2430 W Pierce St, Carlsbad, NM